The DNR has announced Kinnard Farms is now required to conduct groundwater monitoring on farm fields.
The department issued a draft permit modification for the Kewaunee County Farm on December 3rd and received considerable public input during the comment period and hearing.
Based on information received during the public comment period, the department determined groundwater monitoring of manure land spreading sites is warranted and practical at a minimum of two land spreading sites.
Also based on the public comments, including information provided by the farm, the animal unit cap is set at 11,369 (or about 7,950 cows), which is similar to the current size of the farm.
The animal unit cap is consistent with the farm’s plans to remain at its current size during the permit term that expires in January 2023.
